Historic Houses, Gardens & Castles
Romantic Places to Visit
Glastonbury Abbey.......that Special place!
Magnificent ruined Abbey set amongst 36 acres of beautiful and peaceful Somerset parkland, ponds, orchard and wildlife areas. Open all year, with something for all seasons.
Enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful house and gardens.
Enjoy Forde Abbey’s award winning gardens with vivid herbaceous borders, mature trees and sloping lawns viewed against the spectacular house and the Centenary Fountain, the highest powered fountain in England.
SW Tourism Small Visitor Attraction of the year 2007 Gold Award
Museum and gardens detailing American life and culture from colonial era to the eve of the Civil War.
We have one of the finest collections of American furniture, trade porcelain and quilts outside the US. During your visit sample our delicious homemade gingerbread and cookies made using historic recipes.
Magnificent castle set in beautiful deer park.
Set amidst an ancient deer park this magnificent medieval castle has been a family home to the Earls of Devon for over 600 years.
An isolated cottage in the heart of Dorset bought by Lawrence of Arabia as a retreat.
The austere rooms of the cottage are much as Lawrence left them with many of his personal possessions, and reflect his complex personality and close links with the Middle East.
